Chronology of World War II
Allied forces concentrate near Narvik
Saturday, May 4, 1940 www.onwar.com

British troops off the coast of Norway prepare for landingIn Norway... British forces land at Mo, south of Narvik. Meanwhile, offshore near Narvik, the Polish destroyer Grom is attacked by German aircraft and sunk.

In Brussels... The Papal Nuncio warns King Leopold of Belgium that a German attack is imminent.


This chronological study of the Second World War provides a comprehensive day-by-day account of WWII. While focused on the military history of the war, with an emphasis on the battles and campaigns fought, the timeline includes social and political history as well. Some Holocaust related events are already recorded and additional updates are pending. In so far as possible, the images included in this presentation are pictures from the given days. Additional information and images are welcome through the feedback form found on the index.